The extended Lugar family lost a dear friend when Nancy Maloley passed away in 2002, after a courageous battle with cancer. This award was established in her honor to recognize a Hoosier Republican woman who has demonstrated extraordinary dedication to serving the public through appointed governmental or political office.

Since 2003, an influential public servant has been honored with the award at the Annual Lugar Series Luncheon.

Award Recipients

• 2003
  Deborah Daniels
• 2004
  Vicky Bailey
• 2005
  Carol D’Amico
• 2006
  The Honorable Sarah Evans Barker
• 2007
  Lesley Reser
• 2008
  The Honorable Theresa Springman
• 2009
  Anne Hathaway
• 2010
  Betsy Burdick Wiley
• 2011
  Sandi Huddleston
• 2012
  The Honorable Becky Skillman
• 2013
  The Honorable Robyn Moberly
• 2014
  The Honorable Susan Brooks
• 2015
  The Honorable Sue Anne Gilroy
• 2016
  Cindy Hoye
• 2017
  Seema Verma
• 2018
  The Honorable Beverly Gard
• 2019
  Mel Raines
• 2020
  Gail Lowry
• 2021
  Dr. Kristina Box
• 2022
  The Honorable Teresa Lubbers
• 2023
  The Honorable Sue Ellspermann
• 2024
  The Honorable Loretta Rush